Spring is here! KMUD's doors are wide open to let in the new fresh air and energy that abounds in our community. Our two-week Spring Pledge Drive starts April 18and our goal is $125,000. Please send in your donation today, for automatic entry into our Silent Drive raffle. If you didn't receive a letter, please download it here, print it out, send it in. Fabulous gifts from community-oriented local businesses are given away weekly before the on-air drive begins, and daily during the drive. It’s our way of saying thank you for ongoing support of our community radio station.

We depend on your silent drive donations to reach our goal. The more we raise in advance, the less we have to push for on-air.

Exciting evolution is happening at our radio station!

It’s official! Jeanette Todd is our new Station Manager. Huge thanks to Jeanette for the great job she has done. Congratulations!

Terri Klemetson has earned a promotion to News Director! On the back of the enclosed program grid you can read more about exciting developments in our dynamic News Department.

Kerry Morgan is on staff as Volunteer Coordinator! Read more on the back of the grid about how to contact Kerry, get involved, and be informed.

Trainings and workshops are happening currently for community members, with or without previous experience, to participate as programmers and engineers.

Our website at kmud.org has been resurrected, thanks to many hard-working volunteers, staff, and our consultant.

The Signal Upgrade is completed, and as always, we welcome your feedback about the quality of the signal that reaches. The next step is our Strategic Plan, for which we hope to solicit feedback about what the next 25 years of KMUD should bring. You can also contribute your feedback at our membership meeting.

KMUD's members are the owners of our station, and are wholeheartedly invited to the Annual Membership Meeting, which is held on the fourth Tuesday of June every year. Reports are presented and everyone is invited to share ideas. Location and time TBA.

We invite you to bring your energy and creative ideas to the Pledge Drive, and to the upcoming events that are listed on the back of the enclosed program grid.

We appreciate your support. Community radio may be the only medium left that provides the space to dialogue for those working to change the status quo. KMUD allows us to tell our stories in news, spoken word and music. It’s the people power that brings out the best in our broadcast area of Humboldt, Mendocino, Trinity, and Del Norte counties – and via the web around the world. You make this vital community resource possible.

KMUD has teamed up with the Center for Car Donations to provide a way for supporters to donate an unwanted vehicle, raise funds for Redwood Community Radio, and get a tax receipt for their donation.

It's simple, too. All you have to do is call 877-411-DONATE, (877-411-3662) and a friendly driver will come and pick up your vehicle and give you a tax receipt for your donation. You may also use the handy online form below, and you'll be contacted within 24 hours.

Tax receipts are for the year in which the car was donated. Donations can be made any time. More information is available by calling 877-411-DONATE.

Use this form to donate your vehicle, or call 877-411-3662.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Vehicle Donation Program

Does my car have to be running? Not always. It does have to have an engine and be towable. It varies from state to state and depends upon the year, make, and model of the vehicle. Sometimes if the cost to transport a vehicle will cost more than what it will bring at auction, it may be declined. Call our toll free line to find out if your vehicle qualifies.

Does my car have to be registered? No, but you must be the legal titleholder.

What if I lost the title? You must obtain the title prior to donating it. Contact your local DMV to obtain a duplicate title.

Where do I sign my title?Our driver will instruct you of the proper place to sign your title. You may have to sign a power of attorney authorizing us to transfer it. Our driver will let you know what is required or call our toll free number, 877-411-DONATE (3662) to speak our representative.

What kind of paperwork will I receive? You will receive a tow receipt when the vehicle is picked up. Thirty days after the vehicle is sold, you will receive an acknowledgement. If your vehicle sells for OVER $500 you will receive IRS Form 1098 B & C.

How much can I take for my donation? Effective 2005, if the value of the vehicle is over $500, the taxpayer is limited to deduct the amount for which the vehicle sold. In such a case you will receive a Form 1098 B & C within 30 days of sale. If the vehicle sells for under $500 you will not receive IRS forms as you are not required to file them for vehicle donations up to $500. Please consult your tax advisor to determine your benefit or for additional information, visit the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-05-44.pdf .

What will happen to my vehicle? Your vehicle will be picked up by one of our courteous drivers and sold at auction. Cars are usually sold within 30 days of pick up. Some vehicles may take longer.

Is there a tow fee? No. If you are out of our towing range, we can offer you the option to drop the vehicle off at our auction house at your convenience.

Are all cars sold at auction? No. Occasionally, cars that are donated do not sell at auction. In those cases, the vehicles are sold for scrap metal.

Will I be notified when it sells? Yes. If the vehicle sells for over $500 you will receive IRS Form 1098 B & C. If not, you will simply receive an acknowledgement as required by the IRS.

How soon can my vehicle be picked up? Vehicles are picked up at a time that is convenient for you. Our representative will take all pertinent information regarding your donation, and forward it to our tow company. They will call you within 24 hours to set up an appointment. If you have not been called within 24 hours, please call 877-411-3662.

What vehicles do you accept? We take cars, boats (if they are on a trailer), motor homes, trucks, motorcycles (if they are operational), farm equipment, and recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, jet ski, etc.) Call our representative to find out if your vehicle qualifies.

Why Donate? There are several great reasons, like: 1. You don't want to worry about selling your vehicle. 2. It is too expensive to repair your vehicle. 3. You don't trust your car to be safe on the road. 4. You need a tax write-off.

But the most important reason is that your donation will help us continue to bring you the radio programs you love and depend on!